The overwhelming majority of Spain will be placed under varying heat alerts over the next few days as the second heatwave of the summer reaches its peak.
The hottest day is undoubtedly Tuesday, when highs of 44C are expected in Valencia province, sparking the most serious red alert from state weather agency Aemet.
Other red alerts will affect Lleida and Zaragoza, where highs of 42C are forecast.
Large parts of Spain, meanwhile, are under orange or yellow heat warnings, including much of Andalucia, where temperatures are forecast to climb above 40C in several inland areas.
The hottest parts of Andalucia are expected to include:
- Cordoba countryside (Campiña Cordobesa): Orange warning, up to 43C.
- Guadalquivir Valley (Jaen): Orange warning, up to 42C.
- Sevilla countryside: Orange warning, up to 42C.
- Andevalo and Condado (Huelva): Orange warning, up to 40C.
Elsewhere, yellow warnings have been issued for areas including Antequera, Guadix and Baza, Valle del Almanzora y Los Velez, Campiña Gaditana, Cuenca del Genil, Subbetica Cordobesa, and Jaen’s Capital and Montes, where temperatures are expected to reach 38-39C, with some locations potentially touching 40C.
The alerts are in force during the hottest part of the day, generally between 1pm and 9pm, when health officials advise people to avoid strenuous outdoor activity, stay hydrated and check on elderly or vulnerable relatives and neighbours.
The heatwave comes as Spain continues to experience an exceptionally hot start to July, with forecasters warning that temperatures will remain well above average across much of the country.
Read more Andalucia news at the Spanish Eye.
